HMK

Higher Performance and Faster Handling

Mobile Harbour Crane HMK 300 E

Mobile Harbour Crane HMK 300 E

In a Class of its Own

Worldwide cargo traffic is continuously

growing accordingly, professional
cargo handling equipment is not only
required by port operators, but
expected by shipping lines. This
boom is illustrated in particular by the
increasing number of Gottwald Port
Technology Mobile Habour Cranes
supplied worldwide. There are
currently more than 800 in more
than 70 countries.
Mobile Harbour Cranes from the
worlds market leader are used in
all types of ports for all manner of
handling work. Equipped with
spreaders, grabs and other lifting
gear, the cranes handle containers,
bulk materials and general cargo.
Even in large terminals, Mobile
Harbour Cranes, due to their
flexibility, are an ideal supplement
during peak loading.
The advanced product line of
Gottwald Port Technology cranes is
continuously developing in parallel to
ship size and stevedores requirements
currently with lifting capacities from
6 to 120 tonnes and radii of 8 to 56 m.

Gottwald Mobile Harbour Cranes

are synonymous with:

Economic efficiency
Availability
Versatility
Mobility

The HMK 300 E, a diesel-electric

100-tonne crane, successfully
launched onto the market in 2000,
also guarantees these features.

Benefitting from
Operating Experience
The HMK 300 E is the successor of
the HMK 280 E, the most successful
Mobile Harbour Crane worldwide
to date. Based on many years of
experience with more than 180
HMK 280 E cranes worldwide, this
crane is the result of continual
design improvement committed to
component and assembly innovations.

Due to the design of the steel

structure, the crane has now been
placed in a higher classification
category and guarantees a longer
service life. The diesel-electric concept
with the superior degree of efficiency
and exceptional reliability continues
to demonstrate the technological
advantage of the new crane.

Increased Lifting Capacity

The marked increased lifting capacity
of the crane at the same radius
means the HMK 300 E is capable of
handling any fully laden 40 ft. container in an operating window of
13 container rows across the vessel
and five rows lengthways along the
vessel without any need for repositioning in relation to the ship. On large
ships, this crane even operates up to
the 16th row.

Hoisting Gear
Provides good cooling and accessibility
of components by means of modular
structure in an U shape. The hoisting
gear comprises: High-response
DC motor, spring-loaded disc brake,
spur gear and rope drum.

Chassis
The compact 7-axle chassis with small
turning radii guarantees excellent
manoeuvrability. This means that the
crane positioning next to the ship is
possible even if space is very limited.
The maintenance-free mechanical
axle suspension with up to 460 mm
of vertical travel ensures, by means
of balances, that the axle load is
always uniformly distributed, even
on uneven quays. In addition, large
wheels make it possible to travel over
obstacles such as rails without any
problems.
Stabilisers
Gottwald Port Technology uses the
proven H-stabiliser design to
transfer the forces to the ground.
Where necessary, the crane stabilisers
can be adapted to the requirements
of the quay.

Slewing Gear
The slewing gear in a modular design
comprises: High-response DC motor,
vertical planetary gears and disc brake.

2-Level Superstructure
The machinery house is made up of
two levels. The upper level houses
three separate sections for the
diesel-generator set, the hoisting
gear and the electrical equipment.
The hydraulic unit and slewing gear
are on the lower level. All the machine
units are arranged in closed rooms in
such a way as to provide an overview
and good accessibility for servicing.
Diesel-Generator Unit
The generator driven by the diesel
engine provides sufficient power
to carry out all crane functions
simultaneously and independently
at maximum speed.

Hydraulic Unit
Driven by an AC motor, it provides
energy for luffing gear and auxiliary
drives. Luffing is undertaken by
means of a hydraulic cylinder under
compressive load. Luffing cylinder
and valve block are easily accessible
from the platform of the chassis
and simplify servicing.

All-round Premier Concept

The HMK 300 E in Detail
All drives and components of Gottwald Mobile
Harbour Cranes are coordinated according to
state-of-the-art technology and optimised in detail
for reliable operation and uncomplicated service.

Diesel-generator unit

Hydraulic unit

Hoisting gear with DC motor,

spur gear and rope drum

Air-conditioned electric compartment

Slewing gear and locking device

Balances

Cable reel on the boom head

Tower cab

Additional cab
on the chassis

Tower/Boom
The torsionally stiff plate girder
structure ensures that the forces are
distributed equally from the boom
to the tower. In order to be able to
safely, quickly and comfortably access
cabs and components, the inside of
the tower is fitted with steps, ladders
and platforms.

Cabs
All crane functions are controlled
from the tower cab. Optimum height
on the tower guarantees an excellent
view; ergonomic shape provides
unrivalled comfort. The crane can
be travelled and propped from an
additional cab positioned on the
chassis, if required.

The triangular lattice boom is

constructed in a robust tube design.
A specially-designed rope geometry
between the tower and the boom
provides a horizontal load path. The
cable reel is positioned on the boom
head in such a way as to provide
good cable guidance.

Control System
The new Gottwald Port Technology
Visumatic control system has been
founded on decades of experience in
building Mobile Harbour Cranes and
consists of off-the-shelf components
tested and tried for port technology.
The system is based on state-ofthe-art bus technology, whereby a
multitude of data can be transferred
simultaneously, securely and quickly.
Visumatic also features:

Display of all the crane functions

on the monitor
Menu-guided selection of various
operating modes
Statistic evaluation of handling
performance, operating hours
and maintenance status

Special Features
Gottwald Mobile Harbour Cranes
can, of course, be adapted to
special customer needs. In the case
of the HMK 300 E, the following
features have already been
incorporated.

5 m long tower extension for

high viewing position
External power supply for
reducing operating and engine
maintenance costs
Auxiliary power unit for
mains-independent functional
capability of the crane when
parked
Cab with second seat for a
stevedore checker

Slip ring assembly for

external power supply

Cab with second seat

The Right Solution for Every Application

HMK 300 E Technical Data
Four-Rope Grab Cranes
This crane is available as a fourrope grab crane with the name
HMK 330 EG. Equipped with a
second hoisting and slewing gear,
the professional grab crane is able to
handle up to 1,200 t/h of bulk goods.

Capacities

heavy lift

100 t

standard lift
Working speeds

63 t

hoisting/lowering

Hoisting height
Dimensions

70 m/min

slewing

1.35 rpm

luffing

60 m/min

travelling

80 m/min

above ground level

40 m

below ground level

12 m

propping base

13.0 m x 12.0 m

crane in travel mode (approx.)

15.7 m x 8.7 m

Weight (approx.)

420 t

Diesel engine

at 1,500 rpm (50 Hz)

701 kW

at 1,800 rpm (60 Hz)

847 kW

Chassis

number of axles

steerable

driven

HMK 300 E Capacities

Operation
modes

Radius
[m]

Customer Support
Gottwald Port Technologys portfolio
also includes customer support.
Global service network including
spare part stocks, field service, spare
parts, full service contracts and
24-hour call-out are all part of the
comprehensive range of services,
guaranteeing continual success for
customers.

Standard lift

Motor grab

on ropes [t]
(75%)

Heavy lift
on hook [t]
(66%)

on hook [t]
(66%)

on ropes [t]
(50%)

103.6
103.6
95.6
87.6
81.6
75.6
70.6
65.6
61.6
58.1
54.2
50.8
47.6
44.8
41.6

100.0
88.0
81.0
73.9
68.6
64.2
59.0
54.6
51.9
48.0
44.6
41.5
38.7
36.2
33.4

63.0
63.0
63.0
63.0
63.0
63.0
59.0
54.6
51.9
48.0
44.6
41.5
38.7
36.2
33.4

50.0
50.0
50.0
50.0
50.0
49.4
44.9
41.1
37.7
34.8
32.1
29.7
27.6
25.7
23.9

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30
32
34
36
38
40
42
44
46
48
50

Mobile Harbour Cranes for Container Handling

Gottwald Port Technologys range of Mobile Harbour Cranes for container handling includes the 63 t crane HMK 170, the 100 t cranes
HMK 260 and HMK 300 as well as the 120 t crane HMK 360.
120
110
100
90
80
Capacity [t]

HMK 360

Subject to change without notice

Gottwald Port Technology GmbH

P.O. Box 18 03 43 40570 Dsseldorf, Germany
Phone: +49 211 7102-0 Fax: +49 211 7102-651
info@gottwald.com www.gottwald.com

70
HMK 300

60
50

HMK 260

40
HMK 170

30
20
10
0

8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 52 56
Radius [m]

HMK 300 E 11.02/02 UK S+S

Gottwald Mobile Harbour Cranes